Meet your 2013-2014 South Coast Regional Leaders

Jessica Judge PresidentHello South Coast! My name is Jessica Judge, but you can call me Jessie! I am a senior at San Luis Obispo High School and I am currently serving as your Regional President. I enjoy livestock judging and prepared public speaking and was a member of the 2011 State Champion and Reserve National Champion Livestock Judging team as well as the 2013 State Champion Prepared Public Speaker. Leadership in FFA has been a huge part in my life, serving as the Chapter Sentinel and Vice President, and now a Regional Leader. I also contribute my leadership skills on the basketball court, being a 4 year Varsity starter, and 3 year team captain. When I'm not a an FFA event or a basketball tournament, my third passion is my show cattle. I have been raising cattle to show my whole life, and the barn is truly my sanctuary. I wish to pursue a career in the beef industry someday. Lastly I love spending time with my family and good company and I love how the jacket had enabled me to just be myself every day of my life! That's me SCR...can't wait for a fantabulous year!

Angelica RodriguezVice- President~ Santa Clara SectionHello my name is Angelica Rodriguez, but i go by Angie because it's shorter. I am a senior at Live Oak High school in Morgan Hill California. I enjoy eating good food and being surrounded by good company, whether it be friends, or family! My hobbies include sports, marching band, and service organizations such as FFA and interact. I have been a part of my highschool's Color Guard since eight grade in 2009, and cross country team since 2012. FFA has helped me become a better person from the inside out, I dream of making a difference in the world someday, until then, take care! love, Angie

Thomas EldibVice President~ Los Angeles Section MY name is Thomas Eldib. I grew up in a subdivision in the heart of Los Angeles. I grew up as “that kid with the pet snakes.” I was always the odd one out and the one that everyone instantly turned to when their hamster was sick or the teacher couldn’t answer a kid’s answer on whales. Id always read and researching and immersing myself in the world of animals. Over the years I’ve raised all sorts of animals from dogs and cats to Kenyan Sand Boas and Coturnix Quail, to mini res and Dutch rabbits, ducks, chickens and everything in-between. My parents have been so amazingly supportive of all my interests and hobbies and projects. Going to High school has given me unique opportunities to put all of this knowledge and experience in animals husbandry to good use, getting an experiment in hatching grocery store eggs published in a scientific journal being one example. FFA has been amazing experience for me and I can’t wait to see where it'll take me. Take care, Thomas.

Morgan ScettriniVice- President ~ Monterey Bay SectionHello! My name is Morgan Elise Scettrini. I was born March 12th, 1996 to my wonderful parents Matthew and Kendra Scettrini and my three older sisters. In the first 11 years of my life I lived in California but due to my dads job as a Welder we got the opportunity to move to Georgia for 2 ½ years and then to North Carolina for a short while. We then moved back to Salinas California, which is where we currently live. I attend Salinas High School; I have been in my schools marching band, and FFA Chapter for three years. I am proudly serving as the Monterey Bay Section Secretary and have been a past chapter officer. I will be graduating in May of 2014 and attending college to continue my path in agriculture.

Daniel DesalesVice- President ~ Ventura SectionMy name is Daniel Desales. I am 17 yrs old and from Santa Paula. I am currently a jr. in high school and serving as my chapter’s treasurer. Growing up, I have always have been interested in Agriculture. Everyday I would go to the farm and help out my sisters with her lamb or my brother with his pig. I enjoyed it so much I got myself involved. My goal after high school is to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and major in agriculture science. I would like to become an Ag teacher because it is a career I know that I would love and want to do all the time. I wouldn’t be this far in life if it weren’t for the help of my family, friends and teachers.

Nathanael BourgaultVice- President ~ San Luis Obispo SectionHello, my name is Nathanael Bourgault, but everyone knows me as, “Bubba.” I grew up raising animals, riding horses, and always working hard on the ranch. With three older brothers I learned a lot and got to see al the things they did. When I was in Kindergarten I joined the local 4-H club and helped my sibling with their animals. I also grew up playing soccer and riding horses on regular basis. During my 4-H years I watched my siblings move on to the FFA and I always was interested. Throughout 4-H I raised 4 sheep and 3 cattle for the California Mid State Fair. Now that I am in High School and have joined the FFA I have had so much fun and have made many memories. My freshman year I became thoroughly involved by becoming the Greenhand President, competing in Greenhand and joining the Livestock Judging team as well as opening and closing ceremonies. Mow that I am a sophomore I am the Chapter Reporter and the SLO Section Reporter and still actively in the FFA at Paso Robles High School.

Jacob HarrisonVice- President ~ Santa Barbara Section Hello South Coast Region! My name is Jake Harrison and I am from Santa Ynez FFA Chapter. I am a sophomore currently serving as Chapter Treasurer. I am involved in Job Interview, the Vine Pruning Team, raise market steers and hogs and went to the Made For Excellence conference. I love doing anything outdoors including shooting potato cannons, jumping out of moving vehicles and riding dirt bikes! I also love to spend time with my friends and family. I am so excited about the opportunity to potentially serve you, the members of the South Coast Region! I have the dedication, drive and passion to work with you to create an amazing year.

Benjamin PetersonSecretary Hello, my name is Benjamin Peterson and I am running for regional office. I am from San Luis and go to SLO high. I am currently a junior in school and serving as our chapter president. I love public speaking, debate and FFA! This year I am competing in Parliamentary Procedure, Prepared Public speaking and Agriculture Issues. As an officer, my goal is to always serve and help FFA members! I really enjoy drinking coffee- I always drink it over the summer- and I have raised market lambs for the California Mid State Fair. Friends, I have a passion for the FFA and aspire to become a regional leader- Thanks!

Luis SanchezTreasurerGreetings South Coast Region! My name is Luis Sanchez proudly representing the Gonzales FFA chapter in the Monterey Bay section. I am a junior at the Gonzales high school. This is my third year in FFA. In the past, I have shown market lambs and hogs. I have shown at the Monterey Fair and Salinas Valley fair. Outside of FFA I like playing sports such as soccer. I love meeting new people and visiting new places. FFA has been a huge part of my life and has taught me leadership skills that will be beneficial in the future. It has also opened doors and even created several new opportunities for me. Thank you FFA! South Coast Region is number one!

Joelle LewisReporter My name is Joelle Lewis and I have absolutely loved my time in the FFA! Over the past two years I have shown a market hog twice at the California Mid- State fair, taken various Ag classes, competed on the Novice Parliamentary Procedure debate team, and am currently competing on the advanced Parliamentary Procedure team, and Prepared Public Speaking. I am also serving as the 2013-2014 SLO Chapter President this year! In the past I have competed in Novice Parliamentary Procedure, the Creed Contest, Impromptu Public Speaking, Best Informed Greenhand, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies Contest. Outside of FFA I enjoy playing tennis and am a part of the San Luis Obispo High School varsity tennis team. Currently, my favorite music group is Imagine Dragons, as well as the various songs on my iPod. I also love playing guitar and singing and even play a little bit of the piano and ukulele. I am looking forward to this year in the FFA and all the opportunities it holds.

Michael GuerraSentinelHello South Coast Region! My name is Michael Guerra from the Righetti FFA Chapter in Santa Maria. I am 17 years old and I am a Senior. I am currently serving as the Righetti FFA Chapter President. I have always been really involved in the FFA since my freshmen year. I found a home right off the bat and decided that I wanted to become a leader, and have a career in Agriculture. In the past I have been on the State Champion Tree Pruning and Vegetable Judging teams. I couldn’t have done it without my Advisors! This year I can’t wait to do Vine Pruning, Tree Judging, and my favorite Poultry Judging! I also like to do speaking competitions like Opening and Closing, and Prepared. Some other things about me are that I live in Orcutt, California. I have 2 sisters and one brother. On my free time I like to spend time with my family and friends. Outside my FFA jacket I like horseback riding, dirt bike riding, hiking, listening to country music, and raising animals. My family is big in Agriculture and I have always been around livestock. Every year look forward to showing my SAE projects at the Santa Barbara County fair. I raise replacement heifers, market hogs, and market lambs. With my SAE’s I do project competition and proficiencies. I am beyond excited for this year and look forward to meeting many new people! Stay classy, South Coast Region!

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